Public Meeting Minutes: December 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM - ESU #1 Board Meeting

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of this meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site, and is also provided in electronic agenda.

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B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Traci Haglund, to excuse the absence of member(s): Rhonda Heise. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Heise: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C. Approve Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Grant Torpin, seconded by Robby Thompson, to approve the December 8, 2020 agenda as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Heise: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

D. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Sally Reinert, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided. Items include: November 10, Minutes; November Financial Reports (Treasurer, Revenue and Expense reports); December bills of $884,205.54; and Administrator's Report. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Heise: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

D.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

D.2. Financial Reports*

D.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

D.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

D.3. Bills for December

D.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

D.4.a. Teaching and Learning Team Planning Session

D.4.b. COVID-19 Update

D.4.c. Superintendent Positions in ESU #1

E. Public Comment

F. Recognition of Board Service

Discussion: The ESU #1 Board expressed their appreciation for outgoing Election District #4 member Rhonda Heise, who has served on the Board since January 2013. A plaque will be presented to Rhonda on behalf of the Board.

G. Appoint District 4 Board Member

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Tucker Hight, to appoint Susan Strahm of Pender as the ESU1 board representative to fill the the vacant District 4 seat effective January 12, 2021. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Heise: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

H. 2021 Mileage Rate

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tucker Hight, seconded by Robby Thompson, to apply the new 2021 IRS federal mileage rate, as it becomes effective, for the calculation of commuter and business miles for calendar year 2021. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Heise: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

I. ESU #1 Board Committees

Discussion: The 2021 Board Committees topic will be placed on the January 2021 agenda for discussion and action.

J. Nebraska Association of School Boards State Conference

K. Consider, discuss, and take all necessary action regarding the performance evaluation of ESU #1 Administrator

Discussion: President Johnson thanked the Board for completing the Administrator Evaluation instrument. President Johnson stated that Dr. Heimann's performance meets expectations in all categories. President Johnson and Dr. Heimann have met to review the evaluation.

L. Virtual Board Meeting Meetings in 2021

Discussion: The Governor's executive order allows the continuation of virtual board meetings through January 31, 2021.

M. Personnel*

M.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

M.1.a. Resignation(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Lana Oswald, seconded by Traci Haglund, to accept the letter of intent from Sp/Lg Pathologist Cathy Schroeder to retire at the end of the 2020-2021 contract year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Heise: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

M.1.b. New Hire(s)

M.1.c. Contract Change(s)

Discussion: Tower Paraeducator Echo Rudloff has been hired part-time as an EDN Service Provider, effective November 18. She will be splitting her time between the two positions.

M.1.d. Termination(s)

N. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional agenda items, President Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

December 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM - ESU #1 Board Meeting

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